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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:16 AM

Current with the Citizen – Feb. 25, 2026

Columbus Community Hospital Cardiology Conference

Thursday, Feb. 26 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Columbus Wellness Center, 107 Shult Drive | Columbus

Learn about building a healthy lifestyle with practical steps and expert insight from four trusted doctors. Register for free; lunch will be provided.

 

Author ReShonda Tate on “With Love from Harlem”

Thursday, Feb. 26 | 6–7 p.m. | The Story Peddler, 539 W Main St | Bellville

National bestseller Black author ReShonda Tate will share about and sign copies of her newest historical fiction novel “With Love from Harlem.” The novel follows jazz sensation, film start and civil rights activist Hazel Scott as she explores passion, power and the price of living unapologetically in the backdrop of a changing America.

 

Columbus FFA Show and Sale

Thursday, Feb. 26 – Saturday, Feb. 28 | CHS Ag Pavilion, 103 Cardinal Lane | Columbus

Thursday: 4–10 p.m., animal check-in. Friday: 8 a.m., pavilion opens; 10 a.m., shows start. Saturday: 8:30 a.m., parade line-up begins; 10 a.m., parade; 11:30 a.m., BBQ meal in CHS Cafeteria; noon, buckle presentations; 1 p.m., sale of champions.

 

Winter Market at the Live Oak Art Center

Saturday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus

Do you love the Big Country Market around the Courthouse at the end of each month? Do you miss it each winter? Join the Live Oak Art Center for an indoor winter market with many vendors you know and love with even more additions. Shop booths, enjoy seasonal drinks from the Courtyard Wine Bar and do fun winter crafts. 

 

Pickleball 101

Saturday, Feb. 28 | 3–5 p.m. | Columbus Athletic Barn, 2107 Walnut St | Columbus

Would you like to learn pickleball? Wade is offering a new class. To reserve your spot, visit www.columbusathleticbarn.com.

 

Neon Lights: Illuminating Young Minds

Saturday, Feb. 28 | 6–11 p.m. | Southern Oaks Event Center, 1368 TX-71 BUS | Columbus

A sophisticated twist on retro neon aesthetics celebrating how Parents as Teachers "lights up" children's potential and creates bright futures. Contribute to PAT’s fundraiser and/or attend the Neon Lights gala. The gala will feature drinks, station-style dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and dancing. 

 

Where’s Waldo Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, March 10 – Saturday, March 14 | downtown Columbus

Parents, get ready for a chance to shop around Columbus while your kids have a blast searching for Waldo! He'll be hiding in eight of your favorite Downtown Columbus businesses during Spring Break. Snap a picture with Waldo at all locations for a free treat at Sugar High. Hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

 

Wildflowers and Pollinators of the Post Oak Savannah

Wednesday, March 11 | 9:30 a.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 137 Milentz St | Columbus

Regena Williamson, Master Gardener, will share her insight on the fauna of our area and how having the right flora is vital. Open to the public, always free. Hosted by the Columbus Garden Club.

 

Fourth Annual Paint Texas! Plein Air Competition

Tuesday, March 17 – Saturday, March 21 | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus

This prestigious event invites artists to capture the timeless beauty of Columbus' historic streets, scenic landscapes and charming architecture through live, open-air painting. Artists’ works will be exhibited during the competition and through April 30.


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